The musical project of Florida-born, Nashville-based Kaley Rutledge, De Joie echoes the ‘folktronic’ undulations of artists like Dustin Tebbutt, Phoebe Bridgers, Gordi, and Luca Fogale. Her latest release is a particularly expansive, heartwarming overhaul of sound and sentiment.
Echoing the ‘folktronic’ undulations of Atwood favorite Gordi (who worked with Bon Iver on her 2017 debut), De Joie melts intimate songwriting into a dazzling atmospheric blend of piano, synths, samples and vocals.
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